Children should be able to read by the end of second grade. Do not wait for the end of the school year to discuss your child’s progress in reading. Read to your child everyday, asking questions about the content. Continue reading →

If your child had to attend summer school, start the school year right by addressing the matter with the teachers at the beginning of the school year. Discuss your child’s learning style. Continue reading →

We need to create a generation of caring individuals. Children need to recognize fulfillment not only in personal development but in giving service and empathizing with their fellow citizens. Continue reading →

The Blog As a newspaper columnist, Nancy Devlin, Ph.D. has written over 700 articles on subjects related to education and parenting. Welcome to her Classroom! Two Year Diploma Posted on July 22, 2011 by Nancy Devlin, PhD Students need … Continue reading →

Teacher tenure laws are coming under close scrutiny, usually not in a pleasant way. One headline read: “When teachers should be expelled from class.” “New hope for getting rid of bad apples”. The assumption seems to be that tenure permits … Continue reading →